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Grades 1-2

The Gifted and Talented Program is designed for bright and inquisitive children who have completed kindergarten or first grade. Our program opens the door to the world of creativity and intellectual possibilities.

Learning Communities

Last Summer, the Gifted and Talented program introduced the integration of learning communities. The Gifted Learning Communities groups children together who share common interests and are actively engaged in learning together, from each other, and by habituation. These learning communities will provide the students with a more holistic environment while still engaging them in a fun, unique summer experience!

  • Students in first and second grade will have the opportunity to enroll in two learning communities this summer.
  • Students that remain with us for a full day of camp will have the opportunity to enroll in two classes of interest during the remaining periods of the day.
  • Students coming for the half day program can enjoy a morning learning community and a 4th period class of their choice (no lunch will be provided).
  • Please Note: The classes within the community are not interchangeable; therefore, canceling one class will result in a loss of all the linked courses.

Daily Schedule

  • Drop off: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
  • Period 1: 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  • Period 2: 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  • Period 3: 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Period 4: 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (1/2 day campers prepare for departure)-Lunch Grades 1-4
  • Period 5: 12:15 p.m - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Grades 5 & 6
  • Period 6: 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch Grades 7 - 11
  • Period 7: 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (3:30 p.m. campers prepare for departure)
  • Period 8: 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Period 9: 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Pick-Up Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Please Note: If your child is not picked up by 6:15 p.m., you will be charged a late pick-up fee of $25.00 per half hour.

Pick-up Times

  • Half Day - 12:30 p.m. Pick-up (4 Classes / No lunch)
  • Full Day - 3:30 p.m. Pick-up (6 Classes / Lunch provided)
  • Full Day - 5:30 p.m. Pick-up (8 Classes / Lunch provided)

Course Schedule

Based on your selected pick-up time, please choose from the following course options.

Session I
Period
Community / Course Code
Courses
Instructor
 
1-3
Climbers
Analyze This!, Young Scientists & Story Book Writing Fassnacht, J., Larson, K., Gossman, B.
 
1-3
Creators
Math Sensation, Picture Perfect Writing & Explosive Science Napolitano, M., Maken, C., Fontana, C.
 
1-3
Explorers
Medieval Times, CEO in Training, & Imaginative Play Armstrong J., Simone, S., Gregory, S.
Half Day Camper Only
4
H140143
Poise & Public Speaking Brothers, C.
4
R100143
PE Acorss the Globe (1-4) Schlitzer, S.
Full Day Camper continue below
 
5-7
Seekers
Bank On It, Writing All About Me, & Wild Wacky Weather Gossman, Catania C. Simone, S.
 
5-7
Adventurers
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Neckbones Connected,& Detective Mystery Club Ferrara, C., Fontana, C., Napolitano, M.
 
5-7
Pioneers
Let's Build It: Our Town, Fun with Words & Geology Rocks! Conroy, K., Gregory, S., Wall, J.
5:30 p.m. Pick-up Time (Choose a Period 8 & 9 Course)
Choose 1 and an alternate
8
E122183
Fantasy Fiction and Fun Caruso, C.
8
S138183
Our Star, The Sun! Gregory, S.
8
S134183
Cracking Codes Simone, S.
8
M161183
Penny Power Catania, C.
8
R126193
Karate Fontana, N.
 
Choose 1 and an alternate
9
R113193
Just Dance Finch, L.
9
S138193
Our Star, The Sun! Gregory, S.
9
A155193
Camp Crafts Lange, J.
9
S130193
Chemistry Capers Pezzino, D.

Session II
Period

Community /
Course Code

Courses
Instructor
 
1-3
Climbers
Analyze This!, Young Scientists & Story Book Writing Fassnacht, J., Larson, K., Gossman, B.
 
1-3
Creators
Math Sensation, Picture Perfect Writing & Explosive Science Napolitano, M., Maken, C., Fontana, C.
 
1-3
Explorers
Medieval Times, CEO in Training & Imaginative Play Armstrong J., Simone, S., Gregory, S.
Half Day Camper Only
4
H140243
Poise & Public Speaking Brothers, C.
4
R100243
PE Acorss the Globe (1-4) Schlitzer, S.
Full Day Camper continue below
 
5-7
Seekers
Bank On It, Writing All About Me & Wild Wacky Weather Gossman, B., Catania C. Simone, S.
 
5-7
Adventurers
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Neckbones Connected & Detective Mystery Club Ferrara, C., Fontana, C., Napolitano, M.
 
5-7
Pioneers
Let's Build It: Our Town, Fun with Words & Mathematical Mysteries Conroy, K., Gregory, Geist, K.
5:30 p.m. Pick-up Time (Choose a Period 8 & 9 Course)
Choose 1 and an alternate
8
E122283
Fantasy Fiction and Fun Caruso, C.
8
S138283
Our Star, The Sun! Gregory, S.
8
S143283
Cracking Codes Simone, S.
8
M161283
Penny Power Catania, C.
8
R126293
Karate Fontana, N.
 
Choose 1 and an alternate
9
R113293
Just Dance Finch, L.
9
S138293
Our Star, The Sun! Gregory, S.
9
A155293
Camp Crafts Lange, J.
 
9
S130293
Chemistry Capers Pezzino, D.